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Curt Schlevogt Neodymium (Alexandrite) Glass Turtle Covered Box
$428
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€374.59
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About the Item
A finely moulded neodymium (alexandrite) glass turtle covered box produced by Curt Schlevogt, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960s. Executed in Bohemian glass with a soft lilac hue, the piece exhibits the characteristic colour-shifting properties of neodymium glass, appearing lavender in natural light and shifting toward pale blue or green under artificial illumination.
The box is formed in two parts: a sculptural base modelled as the turtle’s head and legs, and a removable domed lid finely detailed with a geometric shell pattern. The glass is finished with a satin, acid-etched surface, enhancing both the tactile quality and the diffusion of light across the form.
Figural covered boxes of this type were produced by Schlevogt as part of the mid-century revival of earlier Bohemian pressed glass traditions, drawing on Art Deco precedents while adapting them to post-war decorative taste.
Dimensions:
Width: 8.25 in (21 cm)
Depth: 4 in (10 cm)
Height: 4.75 in (12 cm)
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks observed. Light surface wear consistent with age.
An elegant example of mid-century Bohemian neodymium glass, suitable as a jewellery box, desk object, or addition to a Czech glass collection.
- Creator:Curt Schlevogt (Manufacturer)
- Similar to:Heinrich Hoffmann (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition, with no chips or cracks and only minimal age-related surface wear.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6391247668512
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